AstraZeneca’s Country President Lotis Ramin at ALA 2022

Lotis Ramin, Country President of AstraZeneca Philippines—the seventh largest ethical multinational pharmaceutical company in the country—returns to Asia Leaders Awards 2022, continuing its streak as an outstanding company that prioritized health and lives during the most difficult times of the global economy.

Asia Leaders Awards is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of respected leaders from different chambers, organizations, and embassies like the Embassy of Singapore, the Embassy of Poland, and the Korean Council among others. 

 

ALA 2022 Awarding Ceremonies will be on November 22, 2022.

Committing to Saving Lives 

“Our commitment is for AstraZeneca doses to help save lives and prevent hospitalization through the government’s primary dose and booster program and with the rise of the super contagious Omicron variant,” shared AstraZeneca Country President Lotis Ramin. 

Indeed, AstraZeneca has delivered a ballpark of 40 million vaccine shots in coordination with all sectors, from government to private to COVAX facilities.

AstraZeneca is a global leader in innovating, developing, and distributing medicines for treating and managing cancer, infection, and inflammation as well as heart, gastrointestinal, kidney, metabolic, and respiratory conditions, and, most especially, COVID-19 vaccines.

The MNC’s Philippine operations, one of the pharmaceutical giant’s 100 country ops, employs around 4,000 people around the archipelago to provide Filipino doctors the chance to continually level-up patient care and Filipino households top-notch prescription drugs.

Know more about AstraZeneca on https://www.astrazeneca.com/.

Rising from the Ranks

Ramin, the first Filipina Country President of AstraZeneca Philippines, started as Marketing Director then rose to Business Unit Director for Cardiovascular Metabolic Diseases, before assuming the multinational’s top post.

She is a graduate of De La Salle University with a BS in Behavioral Sciences and Psychology degree.

Combining Brave Strength and New Happiness

Thus, AstraZeneca Philippine’s melding of innovation, global reach, and science-led practices embodies ALA 2022’s theme of brave strength and new happiness: The Year of the Water Tiger combined with the happiness and warmth of Very Peri, Pantone’s Color of the Year.

“This combination of bravery, strength, newness, and happiness is what symbolizes the changes and the difference the world is experiencing as we look to move beyond the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic,” explained Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas, the power behind the ALA Board. 

Continuing the Asia Leaders Awards Legacy

 

The Asia Leaders Awards continue to be an avenue where companies and business leaders are recognized for their outstanding achievements and efforts to make their companies shine at the same time provide efficient and excellent services to the people.

To date, the ALA is the largest business awards giving body in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia whose main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

 

 Know more about the ALA at https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

For nomination criteria and details, visit https://www.asialeadersawards.asia/.

Who Conceived the Rising Tigers Magazine?

 

Indefatigable Media Maven Grace Bondad Nicolas: Publisher and Managing Director of Business Magazine "Rising Tigers: Nation Builders" Engineer Grace Bondad Nicolas—the woman behind successful shows, an unparalleled civic and multiplatform leader, and adviser to billionaires—assumed the top post as Publisher and Managing Director of business and lifestyle magazine "Rising Tigers: Nation Builders."

This new publishing milestone, another brainchild of the Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee and TAG Media Group, will be launched on March 22, 20221 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig with the banner story, "Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific."

The magazine will feature the best and the brightest in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, even in the whole of the Asia Pacific region, who never fail to balance commitment to growth and corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

In November 2021, she launched ALA's first coffee-table book, Profiles of Excellence, at the Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines during the ultra-exclusive awarding ceremonies.

Rocking Metro Manila's Events Landscape

As if publishing a triannual magazine of business leaders is not enough, Engineer Nicolas, also a business writer for The Manila Times, recently launched the Beauty Industry Awards, to recognize and award the Philippines' top beauty companies, leaders, and movers and shakers.

This would serve as the third diamond on her crown of mega-events for 2022, on top of Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards.   

Indeed, the tireless supporter of all things productive, helpful, and socially responsible, Engineer Nicolas not only founded and judged Asia Leaders Awards, she was also the brains behind TAG Media Group—composed of TAG Media and Public Relations, AG Builders and Developers, and AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company—the team behind ALA and other successful shows.

TAG Media and Public Relations is the force behind Asia Leaders Forum, Asia’s Best Singing Competition, Asia Digital Marketing Expo, Asia HR Expo, Asia E-commerce Expo, Dwelo, and Pandemic Heroes Online Series in partnership with The Manila Times.

Making Waves Among Sociocivic Circles

Engineer Nicolas, a tireless achiever with a vast network of influence and organizational magic, has also recently been tapped by Kiwanis International to be its Events Director for its upcoming Asia Pacific Convention in April, while concurrently serving as the Lieutenant-Governor-Elect for Division 3A (Metro Manila) of the Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District.

She had likewise recently been elected Vice President for External Affairs by the Los Banos Chamber of Commerce and Industries (LBCCI) and is Vice President of the Makati Tourism Foundation.

Famously, Engineer Nicolas is recognized among business circles for making history as the first lady head honcho of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP) since its establishment 73 years ago to help Americans, Filipino Americans, and indigent Filipinos. 

Chilling Out with Multimillion Peso Plants

Engineer Nicolas, fondly known as Gorgeous Grace by the HappeningPH community, however, has a more laid-back side to her very public high-society life as founder and proprietor of eco-tourism destination Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino.

Now a certified plantpreneur who recently completed her wishlist of million-peso-worth rare plants, she honors the memory and inspiration of her father, Josefino Bondad, by running their fruit and ornamentals farm and food destination in Calauan, Laguna.

“In this crisis, it’s your time to prove your worth and make a difference. Even while in lockdown, you can still do something productive and be of help to others by sharing your blessings,” she said, encouraging everyone to follow her lead.

Nicolas, who holds both a BS in Industrial Engineering and took an MM in Engineering Management from Colegio de San Juan de Letran attended also programs in Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Asian Institute of Management and Ateneo with a Social Media Management training in Malaysia.

Direk RS Francisco and Sam Verzosa of Frontrow at AAP

Frontrow Enterprise President “RS Kontra Gutom’s”  another successful outreach recently was the Christmas gift giving held at Masiit Elementary School covered court in Calauan,  Laguna. This outreach was made possible in partnership with Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas of the Tag Media group with over 300 pax attendees. 

Raymond “RS” Francisco and Sam Verzosa, the top management of Frontrow Enterprise, the number 1 direct selling company in Asia among the top leaders being recognized at American Association of the Philippines “Men and Women who Matter” recently held at City Club, Makati for their unconditional activities for the indigents via their Corporate Social Responsibility arm #FrontrowCares.

RS Kontra Gutom group led by Frontrow Enterprise President and Founder, Direk Raymond “RS” Francisco brought joy and happiness to the indigent families not just from Barangay Masiit, Calauan but they keeps on helping out for over a decade since the start of their multi million enterprise. Frontrow Enterprise makes it a point to make every season memorable for the indigents more by bringing in food to share, toys for gifting and games and entertainment to make them all happy. Breads from Panaderia Pantoja and food packs from Brothers Burger were distributed mostly but the biggest help they provided was for this pandemic with over 100 million of donation nationwide through financial help or sharing basic needs like rice, face mask, face shield, canned goods and even computers under their E Eskwela projects nationwide giving the indigent kids an access to technology easier especially for their school works. 

RS Kontra Gutom

RS Kontra Gutom project started during the early onset of the Pandemic and RS and his entire Frontrow group did not stop since then. They can be seen in areas needing help the most! 

To know more about Frontrow Enterprise updates and advocacy projects, follow them on FB:

FrontRow TV: https://www.facebook.com/frontrowtv

Frontrow Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowPHOff,  

Frontrow Cares:  https://www.facebook.com/FrontrowCaresOfficial

#140 Tutok To Win First Nominee is Sam Verzosa

 

Sam Verzosa or SV is an Engineer turned Business Mogul and Philanthropist. He co-founded FRONTROW International in 2009 along with business partner Raymond “RS” Francisco when he was only 26 years old, making him the youngest founder of the biggest direct selling and MLM Company in ASIA. He runs several enterprises apart from FRONTROW, which include importation, real estate and quarrying businesses, as well as several famous night spots around the Metro. 

Sam became part of Motostrada and Modena Motorsport in 2018, which owns the national distributorship of Ferrari and Maserati, and now stands as the President of Maserati and Executive Director of Ferrari in the Philippines. 

Public Service 

Though Sam and RS are helping out more than a decade already since the start of Frontrow Enterprise, Sam would like to help out more. 

Tutok to Win partylist filed their Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) at the Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay City, last October 7, 2021. Sam Verzosa, Frontrow Philippines CEO, is the first nominee. Tutok to Win is number 140 in the ballot. 

He is known for many charitable advocacy and fantastic activities of helping. Not just the indigents but beyond, now is the right time to do more. As he can help as many people as possible, if you give him a chance to win the party list slot Election this year with a slogan “Tutok sa pangangailangan, Tutok sa kinabukasan.”

Sam has co-founded FRONTROW CARES, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of FRONTROW. This organization has extended its assistance to more than 100 charities, hospitals and institutions all over the Philippines, plus hundreds of thousands of Filipinos in times of crisis. The main focus of the foundation at this time of pandemic is its E-Skwela centers which provides local barangays facilities for online education.

Sam and RS was awarded as Outstanding Businessmen of the Year by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation, and was awarded Businessmen of the Year by numerous award giving bodies such as Asia Leaders Awards. He also received the Philanthropist of the Year award from the American Association of the Philippines as recognition for his philanthropic works for the country. 

Get to know more about the Tutok to Win Partylist. Only one Partylist to vote in your ballot.  

https://www.facebook.com/TutokToWinPartylist/

AAP awarded Ghie Pangilinan Women of the year in Health and Wellness

 

Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, a young serial entrepreneur who is in her own skincare business for more than 7 years already, bagged the Woman of the Year Award in the field of Health & Wellness. She was co-founder and COO of Skin Magical and Founder of Speaks G along with her husband, Jerry Pangilinan. She empowers Filipino women by providing livelihood and high-quality skin care and beauty products for all. Unstoppable, she is also known now in the Food and Franchise Business. She was the one who brought the famous international milk tea brand “Tea Talk” in the Philippines and establishing more new companies to serve the need of the Filipino people. 

All the billboards nationwide with the big celebrity names alongside Ghie is a testament of success. Heart Evangelista, Vice Ganda, Karla Estrada, Dimples Romana, Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin among so many superstars as brand endorses of her food and beauty empire. 

Ms Ghie stated on one of her social media posts... "The AAP award last night is a reminder of the wonderful purpose we are all working for Skin Magical. I’m humbled and honored to show that SKIN MAGICAL will continue its commitment to provide the PH market a quality yet affordable skin essentials products!  God is good because we are able to sustain and keep them going while we provide more and more livelihood.”

Other Men and Women who matter Excellence Award recipients were:

 Man of the Year, Agri-Business: Mr. Ronald Daniel Mascarinas, President, Bounty Agro Ventures

 Man of the Year – Humanitarian: Mr. Sam Verzosa Jr., CEO, Frontrow Enterprise

 Man of the Year – Hall of Fame Excellence: Mr. RS Francisco, President, Frontrow Enterprise

 CSR Company of the Year:  FrontRow Cares

 Young CEO of the year:  Mr. Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO, Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Corporation

 Woman of the Year – Pharmaceutical: Ms. Lotis Ramin, Country President, AstraZeneca Philippines, Inc.

AAP is composed of Americans, Filipino Americans, Filipinos and other nationalities and celebrates the partnership of its members--the American community, the US Embassy, and the American corporations--which in 1949, helped the struggling local Americans displaced by World War II in the Philippines.   With the support of its different partnerships and members, AAP is able to conduct various social welfare projects across the country.

An Accolade for Vanessa Verzosa from Rising Tigers in Asia Pacific

 

One of the Founders and Producer of TV8 Media Productions, Ms. Vanessa Verzosa, will be honored during the launch of business and lifestyle magazine Rising Tigers: Nation Builders as one of the featured individual among its Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific.

 

TV8 Media Productions is an independent production company based in the Philippines established and managed by experienced media practitioners, headed by Ms. Vanessa Verzosa.

 

Ms. Verzosa has been a block time producer since 2017. From only a manpower of 3, her group has grown into 8 (the reason behind the name TV8). And with the continued support and trust from their satisfied clients, now they have grown working collaboratively with almost 40 production staff.

 

“Being a block time producer is no easy job. Sometimes you gain, sometimes you lose. But you cannot just give up. It’s the feeling of fulfillment that keeps us going” Verzosa said.

 

TV8 produces quality video contents for local and international viewing. They currently have two regular shows both being aired on CNN, Business Matters and I Heart PH, a lifestyle show.

 

Why Business matters

 

Business Matters is the Philippines’ first-ever TV documentary that examines the inspiring practice of corporate citizenship among local companies who have made improving the lives of Filipinos their business. It highlights stories about the synergies made by key business players in order to create a positive difference in society today.

 

“We cover businesses that matter. We feature the good things, the good deeds that these companies are doing. We want people to know that these businesses do not mean business only, they also care. They matter to the lives of the many people who they were able to help through their various CSR initiatives.”  says Ms Verzosa. Business Matters airs Saturdays on CNN Philippines.

 

Vanessa of Rated K

 

Vanessa Verzosa, a BS Human Ecology graduate from the University of the Philippines, started her career at ABS-CBN. She worked for various shows like Sharon, VIP Pass, Cinema One, Bet on your Baby but it was working with Ms. Korina Sanchez of Rated K where she gained her extensive TV productions experience.

 

As Rated K’s researcher, she focused on finding odd but meaningful projects. She loved the extra-ordinaries, going to far-flung, hard to reach areas of the Philippines, to dig stories worthy for the viewing public to know. She became the Head researcher of the show and because of the connections she was able to build with her very straightforward style of dealing with people, she became the show’s Production Coordinator. From here, she became well known to many clients as the “Vanessa of Rated K.”

 

Not just an ordinary TV Media Production group

 

“TV8 was established not just to make money, but to share stories of life, inspiration and hope,”  Ms. Vanessa added.  

Focusing on 2 shows for now, bringing the lighter side of the world thru “I Heart PH” and the more serious ones thru “Business matters,” Ms. Vanessa concluded saying, “We want to tell the people there are good stories, and there is hope. Behind every business is a heart that cares. The impact of our program to the people we have helped by bridging businesses to communities to do CSR projects is huge and remarkable. It’s life-changing“

 

If you have an inspiring story to share, connect with TV8 team. Know more about them thru https://www.facebook.com/tv8mediaproductions

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow

 

“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group.

 

Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize this well-rounded Media Productions Lady with a big heart, Miss Vanessa Verzosa, among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. Ms. Verzosa never failed to make a difference by touching people’s lives with her well-crafted and significant stories.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders

 

Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.

 

This new publication will feature the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Billionaire Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now,”

 

To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO of the Rising Dragon Beauty & Wellness Corporation was honored at Asia Leaders Awards inside Embassy of Singapore

 

Who would have thought that a cum laude nursing graduate would end up selling beauty products instead of landing in a hospital to pursue his career in his chosen profession?  And would eventually be a CEO of his own company at a very young age?

The Rising Dragon

Unable to find a nursing job after graduation, He joined a network marketing group instead but after two years, he did not earn much. Armed with perseverance and his learnings from this experience, and his realization of great opportunities in marketing, he jumped into another venture. 

He got his first million selling contact lenses! And this was the start of his successful entrepreneurial journey. He had his share of business ventures which failed, but it never deterred him from pushing forward and looking for next opportunities. 

Leo now directly oversees 50 employees and hundreds more in various industries, including beauty, resort and restaurant management, skincare services, and wellness. Ortiz also owns and runs The Oia-Santorini and Kai resorts as well as Elite Contact Lens, Gluta Spa, and Beauty Vault.

With his string of successes, Leo did not fail to give back to the community. He shares his blessings by outreach projects most especially during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and just recently held its ceremony inside the Embassy of Singapore.  

Asia Leaders Awards continues to be an avenue where business leaders are recognized for their outstanding efforts to make their companies shine while giving back to the community through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

 

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of high profiled and respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia. 

Check out https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards for more of the event details.